Dance Team

2015 *Boston Cannons Dance Team*

2015 Boston Cannons Dance & Promotional Team

About Us:

The Boston Cannons Dance Team is a professional dance team that performs at all Boston Cannons home games at Gillette Stadium and any additional league games hosted in Boston which have included events such as the MLL All Star game and MLL Championship weekend.

The Boston Cannons Dance Team practices once a week for two hours during the season (March - July) at DanceFIT Studio located in Natick, MA. The Cannons Dance Team not only performs on the field at each game, but also participates in on-field promotions and other game day fan activities. In addition, members of the dance team participate in various community service events throughout the season. This year members of the team volunteered at the NSTAR Walk for Children's Hospital, Avon's Walk for Breast Cancer, Tour de Cure and various MDA events.

If you are interested in becoming a 2015 Boston Cannons Dance Team sponsor or would like to request the team for an appearance, please contact Ashley Pavone.

If you have any other questions or for more information, please contact Dance Team Director/Choreographer, Ashley Pavone at danceteam@bostoncannons.com.

The Boston Cannons Dance Team would like to take a moment and recognize our 2015 sponsors. Their support of our team each season enables us to continue to grow and we are sincerely appreciative.

Ashley *Director/Choreographer

Name: Ashley

Nickname: Wags

Birthday: September 7th

Occupation: Human Resources Generalist

College/Major: Dean College, Dance

Hometown: Ashburnham, MA

What is your go to work out song? Pitbull & Britney Spears all day.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Worrier. I worry about EVERYTHING!

What is your biggest fear? The ocean. The only way I will go into the ocean is if I’m glued to someone else.

What would your super power be and why? Like Cole, I would love to know what my animals are thinking. I can only imagine what my kiddos would say.

Nicole - Captain

Name: Nicole

Nickname: Cole

Birthday: June 25

Occupation: Teacher

College/Major: UMass Boston, Master’s in English

Hometown: Leominster, MA

What is your go to work out song? Anything by Pitbull. He has pretty much become the official recording artist of the Boston Cannons Dancers over the years.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Hangry. Ask anyone. I must have snacks on me at all times!

What is your biggest fear? I still can’t shake my childhood fear of porcelain dolls andET.

What would your super power be and why? I would want canine mind reading abilities! I think it would be pretty useful/hilarious to know what my dogs are thinking.

Rookie Brianna

Name:Brianna

Nickname:Bri

Birthday: August 10th

Occupation:Student/Nanny

College/Major:Dean College, Dance & Early Childhood Education

Hometown: Foxboro, MA

What is your go to work out song?I don't really have a go to work out song, just anything that is upbeat and fast tempo or my favorite song of the month. Lately I have found myself listening to Worth It by Fifth Harmony.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you?Caring

What is your biggest fear?Clowns

What would your super power be and why?My super power would be teleporting because I could travel the world whenever I wanted to. I could make day trips across the country or to tropical islands and be home in time for dinner!

What is your go to work out song? Whenever I know I am going to do a cardio related workout I make sure my entire playlist is Beyoncé, always starting with Love on Top (me and my roommate’s favorite song in college). But the song that pumps me up the most, especially when I’m doing my weight training, would definitely be Tom Ford by Jay-Z.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Dedicated. My best friend says whenever I put my mind to something I always end up achieving it. I am very passionate about everything I do and I will give it nothing less than 100%.

What is your biggest fear? Aside from messing up my sidelines…my biggest fear would be anything to do with needles. Shots and I do not get along.

What would your super power be and why? My super power would be the ability to clone myself and be able to be in more than one place at once. I have such a fun, busy schedule but sometimes I wish I had just a few more Danneas to help me fit it all into one day.

What would your super power be and why? FLY…with the option of super speed. Ever since I was a kid I would have dreams about flying. You can travel the world instantly and see things from an unrestricted aerial view, which most people would pay BIG bucks to see!

Veteran Ines

Name: Ines

Nickname: Necca. My parents are the only ones who have ever given me a nickname and they’re also the only ones who use it, so it’s special.

Birthday: March 7th

Occupation: Early Childhood Educator. I recently received my teaching license, so this summer I plan on finally having my own classroom. I’ll be working with incoming kindergarten students who have never experienced public school before. My goal is to get them ready for September so that the transition runs a lot smoother and so that they’re more comfortable being typical 5 and 6 year olds. I am beyond excited! Once the school year starts, I’ll still be working and also plan on starting grad school. Learning never stops.

What is your go to work out song? I think that it all depends on my mood. Right now I’m loving a lot of what you hear on the radio, but just a few weeks ago I was on a 90s music throwback kick. Who remembers Summer Girls by LFO? It’ll be stuck in your head all day!

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? I think that my friends would describe me as hard working. I worked Mon-Fri throughout my entire undergraduate career, even when I was student teaching full time. Whenever I start a new project, I dedicate all my time to it, even if it means multitasking and putting my social life on hold. I eat, breath and live it and don’t stop until it’s the best that it can be.

What is your biggest fear? My biggest fear is heights, especially if it involves bridges (and even more so if the bridge is over a body of water). Ironically enough, I love flying and I also love going on cruises… but don’t expect to see me skydiving or bungee jumping anytime soon. I can’t even ride roller coasters.

What would your super power be and why?If I could have any superpower, it would definitely be telekinesis: the ability to move objects with my mind. I could pour myself a cup of coffee, make some scrambled eggs and grab my laptop without having to ever get out of bed. Imagine all the possibilities!

Rookie Jaime

Name: Jaime

Nickname: Barbie

Birthday: January 11th

Occupation: Nanny and retail worker

College/Major: Dean College, Dance Major

Hometown (where you are from): Quincy, MA

What is your go to work out song? I don’t really have one go to song but I love anything Beyoncé.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Shopaholic.

What is your biggest fear?My biggest fear is spiders and germs.

What would your super power be and why? To be invisible, so I can be places and see what’s going on without others knowing I’m there.

Rookie Justine

What is your go to work out song? 5 More Hours by Chris Brown because it pumps me up, especially when I’m on the treadmill struggling to keep running.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Passionate. I had to ask my friends this one – they said that I am fully committed to everything I do and am passionate in doing so.

What is your biggest fear? Death. Who wants to die?

What would your super power be and why? Super speed. If I had this super power I would never be late for anything (not that I am someone who is usually late to things!). Also, I always feel that there is not enough time in the day to get everything accomplished that I would like to. Super speed would allow me to do everything with time to spare.

What is your biggest fear? My biggest fear is letting people down because I hate the feeling of disappointment and I don’t want anyone to feel that way towards me.

What would your super power be and why? Teleportation because I love to travel and it would make it quick and easy for me to see the world!

Veteran Kelly

Name: Kelly

Nickname: Kel, KBenn

Birthday: May 24th

Occupation: Ph.D. Student in Cognitive Neuroscience

College/Major: Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education; B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, Middlebury College

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ

What is your go to work out song? “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from the Hairspray soundtrack. My friends tease me about this all the time, but since 2007, it has been the only song that I run to. Sometimes I’ll run 10K with it on repeat!

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Positive. It’s extremely rare to see anything but a smile on my face, and I can honestly say that I find good in every situation.

What is your biggest fear? This is an ongoing fear, but I worry that the people in my life don't realize how much they mean to me or think that I am “too busy” for them. I’m certainly busy, but I always make time for family and friends, and love doing so.

What would your super power be and why? I would love to be able to teleport (or stop time), mainly so that I could travel without the travel time. I love New England, but it would be amazing to get back west every so often to see my parents.

Rookie Kelsey N.

What is your go to work out song? “Want to Want Me” – Jason Derulo, but it changes daily!

What is one word your friends would use to describe you?

Most of my friends would definitely say fun! I love going on new adventures and experiencing different things with the people I love. I’m always up for anything and enjoy meeting new people. My friends and I are always laughing and making new memories!

What is your biggest fear? Spiders!!

What would your super power be and why? I would pick the ability to fly. I love traveling and want to experience as many places/cultures as possible in my lifetime. The world is a big place and I think flying is the best way to cover as much ground as possible. Plus a short commute with no traffic would be amazing!

Veteran Kelsey S.

Name: Kelsey

Nickname: Kels

Birthday: August, 30th

Occupation: Gym Manager

College/Major: Salem State University, Sports and Movement Science

Hometown: Lunenburg, MA

What is your go to work out song? Wiggle by Jason Deroulo

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Charismatic

What is your biggest fear? BIRDS and planes. If there was ever a bird on a plane I would stroke out.

What would your super power be and why? Super-speed, so I can finally be on time for events in my life.

Veteran Kristen

Name: Kristen

Birthday: July 14th

Occupation: Law Student

College/Major: Boston University School of Law

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

What is your go to work out song? This is tough because it completely depends on my mood. I have three workout playlists, but Take Me Home by Cash Cash is on all three. Also, Crank it Up by David Guetta & Akon. Maybe every song by David Guetta…

What is one word your friends would use to describe you?

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. Just kidding! Witty.

What is your biggest fear? SPIDERS! **shudders**

What would your super power be and why? I want to be able to fly! Although I think I’d also have to have a super power that prevents me from being cold, because it’s cold up in the sky! I love heights. I also dislike traffic. It’s a win win.

Veteran Laura Ann

Name: Laura Ann

Birthday: November 26th

Occupation: Fitness Instructor

College/Major: Fisher College, Human Services

Hometown: Manchester, NH

What is your go to work out song? Any song by Major Lazer!

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Outgoing. I love meeting new people, going new places, and trying new things!

What is your biggest fear? Looking back on my life and feeling like I wasn’t able to experience everything the world has to offer.

What would your super power be and why? The ability to be in two places at once. That would be amazing for my busy schedule!

What would your super power be and why? My super power would be flying because I think it would be extraordinary to be able to travel to various places around the world quickly!

Veteran Taylor

Name: Taylor

Nickname: Tay or TayHay

Birthday: December 21st

Occupation: Community Specialist at MITX

College/Major: Bentley University, Marketing

Hometown: Ashland, MA

What is your go to work out song?Totally depends on the workout. If I’m strength training or boxing -my go to is something intense like ‘Till I Collapse by Eminem. But if I’m running - I like upbeat country music that I can just zone out and have fun listening to. A go to for that would be Wide Open by Jason Aldean.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Active. I’m always on the go! Whether it’s going to an event for work, working out, going to dance, I’m always busy and always moving.

What is your biggest fear? Can’t say I have any big phobias but in terms of dance my biggest fear would definitely be forgetting the next step in the middle of a performance.

What would your super power be and why? Teleportation. I love traveling and having the ability to be anywhere in the world in an instant would be incredible. Talk about being able to cross destinations off of my bucket list!

Veteran Tiffany

Name: Tiffany

Nickname: Tiff

Birthday: July 24th

Occupation: Retail Management

College/Major: Plymouth State University, Art Education - Drawing

Hometown: Manchester, NH

What is your go to work out song? Anything by A Day to Remember is usually a go to.

What is one word your friends would use to describe you? Free Spirited

What is your biggest fear? Not being able to check everything off my bucket list. I want my life to be as full of adventure as possible.

What would your super power be and why? Well, since being insanely fast, super strong, or being able to fly are just heightened characteristics...I would have powers like Mystique from X-Men. It would be so cool to be able to morph into anyone/anything at anytime.